UKIP leader Diane James 'to stand down'

UKIP leader Diane James is expected to stand down 18 days after she was elected to the post, senior party sources have said.
The party has not formally confirmed reports of the resignation which is thought to be partly due to family ill-health.
Ms James succeeded Nigel Farage on 16 September after he quit as leader following the UK's vote to leave the EU.read more

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